Tacomakase: Taco Tasting Menu + Mexican Wine Experience
Copita Willow Glen presents Tacomakase, an exclusive taco tasting experience combining omakase-style service with elevated Mexican cuisine. Running every Tuesday and Wednesday through April, this intimate event is limited to just 10 guests per evening with a single 6:30pm seating.
The Experience ($60 per person)
The journey begins with a surprise tostada featuring pickled fish minilla—finely diced raw fish tartare-style with pickled vegetables, mounted on crisp corn and finished with avocado cream pearls, macha aioli, and natural cream.
Five artfully crafted tacos follow:
First Course: Pork chicharrón taco with creamy guacamole, fresh cheese, cascabel chili sauce, and crispy squash blossom paper—balancing rich, crispy pork skin with bright, fresh elements.
Second Course: Mexican-style zucchini taco with toasted cotija cheese strips, chipotle sour cream, and fried parsley—proving vegetable-forward tacos can be as compelling as meat-centered preparations.
Third Course: Lemon tuna carnitas taco with fresh guacamole and adobo chipotle—an innovative reimagining that applies traditional pork carnitas technique to tuna with brilliant results.
Fourth Course: Sous-vide shrimp taco mounted on lemon-seasoned scallions and pickled cabbage, decorated with macha chili mayonnaise and edible flowers—emphasizing precision and finesse.
Chef’s Surprise: Thinly sliced ribeye with fried potato cubes, mint-pistachio chimichurri, light habanero sauce, and pomegranate seeds—the luxurious climax of the savory progression.
The experience concludes with date jewels: almond-stuffed dates coated in Oaxacan chocolate, glazed with extra virgin olive oil, and finished with Maldon salt.
Mexican Wine Pairing ($25 additional)
Four carefully selected wines showcase Mexico’s diverse wine regions:
∙ Sparkling Brut NV (El Bajio, Valle de Bernal) - Opens the experience with celebratory bubbles
∙ Cavas Valmar Chenin Blanc 2024 - Fresh, vibrant white with bright acidity
∙ Lechuza “Canto” Sauvignon Blanc 2022 - Herbaceous character perfect for seafood
∙ Cava Maciel Malbec 2022 - Rich red for the ribeye finale
The pairing educates guests about Mexican wine production while demonstrating how Mexican wines naturally complement Mexican cuisine—a pairing rarely explored in formal dining contexts.
Why Tacomakase Matters
This experience elevates Mexican cuisine to the fine-dining recognition it deserves by applying the respected omakase format to tacos. It demonstrates that Mexican flavors can support tasting menu formats and that Mexican ingredients merit the same careful attention as any other cuisine.
The intimate 10-guest maximum format ensures quality, allows for personalized service, and creates an atmosphere of exclusivity. Each taco receives individual attention with components prepared to order using premium ingredients like ribeye, fresh tuna, and specialty items like Oaxacan chocolate.
At $85 total with wine pairing, Tacomakase offers exceptional value: culinary expertise, premium ingredients, educational content about Mexican wine regions, and a complete curated journey from start to finish.
Reservations Required
Due to extremely limited availability (only 20 seats per week), advance reservations are essential. This is not casual dining—it’s a special-occasion experience celebrating Mexican gastronomy with the precision and care of omakase service.
Perfect for food enthusiasts, wine lovers, anniversary celebrations, or anyone seeking to experience familiar flavors in unfamiliar, elevated way.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3487264-0
